ICC moves to break Trophy deadlock

The ICC has called an emergency teleconference of all board members on Sunday to try to break the impasse over the future of the Champions Trophy, scheduled for Pakistan next month. England, Australia and New Zealand have all advised the ICC that their players do not wish to tour Pakistan for safety reasons.

The ICC taskforce's own security report, which promised presidential-style security, has been undermined by a rival report that advises against travel. The taskforce will also visit South Africa before Sunday's hook-up. Sri Lanka remains on stand-by as host nation.